
I’ve been on Windows 11 for a few years now, and the UI/UX has finally hit its stride. The May 2026 update fixed that annoying File Explorer lag, and being able to move the taskbar again (finally!) makes the desktop feel like mine again. Snap Layouts have become total muscle memory for my workflow—I can’t imagine going back to the clunky window management of Win 10.
On the AI/Intelligence side, I actually find myself using the new Taskbar agents. It’s not just a chat box anymore; the Copilot integration actually helps me find deep system settings or summarize messy folders without me having to dig. The onboarding was surprisingly smooth this time around, too—the new 'Express Setup' got me to my desktop in minutes without a dozen 'reminders' to buy Microsoft 365.
Performance is where I’ve seen the most gain lately. Xbox Mode is a huge win for my gaming sessions, and memory management feels much tighter—I'm not seeing those random background spikes anymore. Integrations with my phone via Phone Link have improved a lot; being able to browse my phone’s files directly in Explorer is a massive time-saver.
In terms of ROI, since the upgrade from Win 10 is still free for compatible hardware, the value is unbeatable. It’s a more secure, faster, and frankly better-looking OS that actually stays out of my way now. If you're still on the fence, it's finally a 'mature' experience. Análise coletada por e hospedada no G2.com.
My biggest gripe is the constant push toward using a Microsoft Account. It’s becoming harder and harder to keep a machine local-only without having to jump through extra hoops. On top of that, Windows 11 often ignores my default browser choice in “Widgets” or “Search” and funnels me into Edge anyway, which is incredibly annoying. Overall, it feels like my preferences aren’t being respected, even when I’ve clearly set them. Análise coletada por e hospedada no G2.com.





